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Elsevier Human Biochemistry 2021 Edition by Gerald Litwack
Human Biochemistry, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, pragmatic introduction to biochemistry as it relates to human development and disease. Here, Gerald Litwack, award-wining researcher and longtime teacher, discusses the biochemical aspects of organ systems and tissue, cells, proteins, enzymes, insulins and sugars, lipids, nucleic acids, amino acids, polypeptides, steroids, and vitamins and nutrition, among other topics. Fully updated to address recent advances, the new edition features fresh discussions on hypothalamic releasing hormones, DNA editing with CRISPR, new functions of cellular prions, plant-based diet and nutrition, and much more.Grounded in problem-driven learning, this new edition features clinical case studies, applications, chapter summaries, and review-based questions that translate basic biochemistry into clinical practice, thus empowering active clinicians, students and researchers. Table of Contents : 1. Organ Systems and Tissues 2. The Cell3. Introductory Discussion on Water, pH, Buffers, and General Features of Receptors, Channels, and Pumps4. Proteins5. Enzymes6. Insulin and Sugars7. Glycogen and Glycogenolysis8. Glycolysis and Gluconeogenesis9. Lipids10. Nucleic Acids and Molecular Genetics11. Protein Biosynthesis12. Transcription13. Metabolism of Amino Acids14. Metabolism of Fat, Carbohydrate, and Nucleic Acids15. Polypeptide Hormones16. Steroid Hormones 17. Growth Factors and Cytokines18. Membrane Transport19. Micronutrients (Metals and Iodine)20. Vitamins and Nutrition21. Blood and Lymphatic SystemAppendix 1: Abbreviations of the Common Amino AcidsAppendix 2: The Genetic CodeAppendix 3: Weights and Measures Appendix 4: Answer Key for Chapter Questions